What can I expect at Fort Belvoir (WTB) as a wounded soldier?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 18:59:59 -0500

What to expect at Fort Belvoir (WTB) as a wounded soldier?

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Jan 4 at 2020 7:36 PM

Lt Col Charlie Brown — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 19:36:24 -0500

Start here:
https://www.wwcc.capmed.mil/WTB/SitePages/WBCH/ALPHA_WTB.aspx

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 4 at 2020 7:53 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 19:53:46 -0500

When I was there you could expect to focus on your wound first, I don't know what's going on now but I would assume that it's the same, let us know.

Response by CPL Gary Pifer made Jan 5 at 2020 2:10 AM

CPL Gary Pifer — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 02:10:32 -0500

To be honest... real world .. they're going to F... you... if they can get away with it. My advice... don't trust anyone be very careful what you say... start researching MEB, PEB and VA disability. Make sure you keep copies of everything. Get second opinions and speak with legal... know your rights and don't cave or sign anything... if pressured. Hopefully they will not target you for removal. Remember their goal... injured gone.. no benefits. I went through MEDhold at Ft Carson... so did many of my friends.. we all got screwed. And don't believe that Warrior BS.. they came up with that after all the sucides and deaths from the first years of the war.. Remember many of the workers are contractors.. most don't give a rats ass... your just a number in their budget... National Guard is treated the worst.

Response by CPL Gary Pifer made Jan 5 at 2020 2:22 AM

CPL Gary Pifer — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 02:22:12 -0500

PS: I was 48 years old.. major head Trauma..PTSD..deaf 1 ear... crosseyed.. double vision..knees, elbow...Back ..BiPolar 1.. diagnosed with adjustment disorder... given 3 Physical Therapy sessions... with cup of ice... MEB 0% then 40% took away 20% which means ..no money.. Currently 194% VA disability using VA calculator.. I get 160% pay. NG kicked me to the curb... as well... horrible situation.

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Jan 5 at 2020 11:22 AM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 11:22:31 -0500

You will be required to talk with your medical coordinator (Squad Leader) and go to all your medical appointments. You are being assigned there to heal.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 5 at 2020 7:42 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 19:42:24 -0500

I worked as a Squad Leader there and I think it is one of the best WTB with so many opportunities.

Response by SPC Robert Patrick made Jan 6 at 2020 11:08 PM

SPC Robert Patrick — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 23:08:59 -0500

SPC Jeff Diggs, at the WTB your sole responsibility is to heal and go to your appointments. Now depending on approval and your plan you may be authorized to get an internship or take courses while you are there. I recall have to do PT still but it is not your standard PT. Make sure you take this opportunity to heal. The by no means, means that you are being removed from the army but that they are going to give you time to heal. If circumstances allow and should you want you may be able to return to active service if you are cleared by the MEB